Bad groomer tales...

[Medusa]

I can recall when I first got my dog Charmin and I was researching groomers. I went to one place and the man seemed nice enough and I was seriously considering him when one of the little dogs in a cage, a cute little peke-a-poo or lhasa, not sure which, barked and the guy whipped around and slapped that cage really hard and yelled "Shut up!" My husband and I turned on our heels and walked out. I'd thought about calling the police but there was no evidence that he hurt the dogs but I'm sure he scared them to death. My Charmy was such a little luvvie. There's no way that I would've subjected her to that treatment.

[IRescue452]

I suggest learning to do it yourself. Its really easy to get the basic shave down and the combs help so you don't cut it too short. I started with helping my mom when I was about 7 and have about 17 years experience with just shaving, nothing too fancy, but its a lifesaver on money and worry. I still end up getting stripes on Autumn when I do her hair really short, but it grows back quickly.

[pomtzu]

I suggest learning to do it yourself. Its really easy to get the basic shave down and the combs help so you don't cut it too short. I started with helping my mom when I was about 7 and have about 17 years experience with just shaving, nothing too fancy, but its a lifesaver on money and worry. I still end up getting stripes on Autumn when I do her hair really short, but it grows back quickly.

I'd love to but the hands won't cooperate - too much nerve damage.